Y2K5SRT
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\"Car guys\", according to a local lawman...
Had the unpleasant task of speaking with the local police earlier today. Oh, the conversation was great, but the event that caused it pretty much sucked. Seems a couple young guys in their Honda Civic hatchback were on an egging spree last night. Not to worry, my cars were tucked safely away in the garage. The next door neighbor's car wasn't so lucky, nor were several other cars around the corner from us. I saw these dweebs in action, so I had to file the report.
A couple interesting comments from the gentleman that came to the house. First off, the local ordinances don't penalize egg throwing or such things unless actual damage occurs (the egg dents the car). However, local ordinances DO prohibit modified exhausts on any cars in the city limits, including the coffee can exhausts found on many imports. He suggested they track these goofs down that way. No problem here.
We got to talking and it turns out that one of his very best friends JUST bought a 2000 GTS. Color? Black with silver stripes. He laughed pretty hard when I opened that garage door. His friend recently wrote to me about joining the local VCA - small world!
We then got to talking about "car guys". He is working on a Mustang Cobra and owns a race bike. We talked a bit more and he mentioned my friend with the Ferrari 360 Modena. He came across the Ferrari and his owner the other day in a parking lot. He wheeled over and complimented the guy on his car. The guy said "Thanks", hopped in his car, and left the cop standing there. "You knew right then that this was NOT a car guy", the cop told me. "A real car guy would stop, chat a while about the car and maybe answer a few questions for the guy who took the time to come over and compliment him", he said. "I lost interest in the Ferrari based on what it represented, or maybe what it didn't."
Needless to say, I couldn't agree more. As a representative of the Viper community, I always try to smile and answer questions - even if I am in a hurry. If a guy pulls up in a "rice rocket" and wants to talk cars, you couldn't shut me up - nor stop me from complimenting his pride and joy. Why? Because that is what car guys (and gals!) do. It goes back to the point that people buy cars for different reasons. I just personally find it a shame when someone buys a performance car to use as a status symbol instead of enjoying the driving experience - and sharing it with others. If somebody forced me to own a Diablo 6.0
Of course, that is just my 2¢.
Had the unpleasant task of speaking with the local police earlier today. Oh, the conversation was great, but the event that caused it pretty much sucked. Seems a couple young guys in their Honda Civic hatchback were on an egging spree last night. Not to worry, my cars were tucked safely away in the garage. The next door neighbor's car wasn't so lucky, nor were several other cars around the corner from us. I saw these dweebs in action, so I had to file the report.
A couple interesting comments from the gentleman that came to the house. First off, the local ordinances don't penalize egg throwing or such things unless actual damage occurs (the egg dents the car). However, local ordinances DO prohibit modified exhausts on any cars in the city limits, including the coffee can exhausts found on many imports. He suggested they track these goofs down that way. No problem here.
We got to talking and it turns out that one of his very best friends JUST bought a 2000 GTS. Color? Black with silver stripes. He laughed pretty hard when I opened that garage door. His friend recently wrote to me about joining the local VCA - small world!
We then got to talking about "car guys". He is working on a Mustang Cobra and owns a race bike. We talked a bit more and he mentioned my friend with the Ferrari 360 Modena. He came across the Ferrari and his owner the other day in a parking lot. He wheeled over and complimented the guy on his car. The guy said "Thanks", hopped in his car, and left the cop standing there. "You knew right then that this was NOT a car guy", the cop told me. "A real car guy would stop, chat a while about the car and maybe answer a few questions for the guy who took the time to come over and compliment him", he said. "I lost interest in the Ferrari based on what it represented, or maybe what it didn't."
Needless to say, I couldn't agree more. As a representative of the Viper community, I always try to smile and answer questions - even if I am in a hurry. If a guy pulls up in a "rice rocket" and wants to talk cars, you couldn't shut me up - nor stop me from complimenting his pride and joy. Why? Because that is what car guys (and gals!) do. It goes back to the point that people buy cars for different reasons. I just personally find it a shame when someone buys a performance car to use as a status symbol instead of enjoying the driving experience - and sharing it with others. If somebody forced me to own a Diablo 6.0
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, I would drive it every chance I got, and happily talk about it with anybody that was interested.Of course, that is just my 2¢.
